Plage de Marennes

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Plage de Marennes, Artificial beach basin in Marennes, France

The five-hectare swimming basin at Plage de Marennes maintains water levels through a combination of pumping systems and natural tidal movements.

The beach basin was established in 1998 as a solution to provide consistent swimming opportunities in an area affected by significant tidal variations.

The beach represents the evolution of coastal engineering in France, where artificial basins enable swimming activities regardless of natural tidal conditions.

Lifeguards monitor the beach from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM during summer months, while water sports equipment rentals operate from June through September.

The basin's design allows visitors to swim in maintained seawater even during low tide, when the natural ocean recedes far from the shore.

Location: Marennes

Location: Marennes-Hiers-Brouage

Address: 47 Av. William Bertrand, 17320 Marennes-Hiers-Brouage, France 17320 Marennes-Hiers-Brouage

GPS coordinates: 45.81741,-1.13692

Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:16

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